Our story
"I wanted the tea I grew up with to feel like home again - so I built the practice I'd been missing."
Enning Z
Founder & Tea Artist
My name is Enning, founder of TEACIA. I have practiced Chinese tea art for more than ten years, and have lived in North America for over a decade.
As a Chinese immigrant, TEACIA began as a way for me to stay connected to my roots - and to share Chinese tea in a softer, more modern way. TEACIA's Chinese name is 茶之间, cha zhi jian: the space in between.
Practicing gongfu tea has taught me to slow down and return to the present. In Chinese culture, tea is more than a drink. It is a way to gather, to welcome, to show respect, and to share time with care.
Gather around the table.
Our values
Attention
Return to the present through leaf, water, vessel, and breath.
Patience
Let each steep unfold in its own time, without rushing the moment.
Simplicity
Make space for what matters: good tea, clear senses, quiet company.
Sharing
Use tea as a way to gather, welcome, and care for one another.